Preface

Note The terms "Unidirectional Path Switched Ring" and "UPSR" may appear in Cisco literature. These terms do not refer to using Cisco ONS 15xxx products in a unidirectional path switched ring configuration. Rather, these terms, as well as "Path Protected Mesh Network" and "PPMN," refer generally to Cisco's path protection feature, which may be used in any topological network configuration. Cisco does not recommend using its path protection feature in any particular topological network configuration.

This section explains the objectives, intended audience, and organization of this publication and describes the conventions that convey instructions and other information.

•Updated the procedure "NTP-G38 Provision OSC Terminations" in the chapter "Turn Up a Node".

Document Objectives

This document explains installation, turn up, provisioning, and maintenance for Cisco ONS 15454 dense wavelength division (DWDM) systems. Use this document in conjunction with the appropriate publications listed in the Related Documentation section.

Audience

To use this publication, you should be familiar with Cisco or equivalent optical transmission hardware and cabling, telecommunications hardware and cabling, electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and preferably have experience as a telecommunications technician

Explains how to modify node provisioning for the Cisco ONS 15454 and perform common management tasks such as monitoring the dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) automatic power control (APC) and span loss values.

Related Documentation

Use the Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Procedure Guide in conjunction with the following referenced publications:

•Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual, Release 9.0

•Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Troubleshooting Guide, Release 9.0

•Cisco ONS SONET TL1 Command Guide, Release 9.0

•Cisco ONS SONET TL1 Reference Guide, Release 9.0

•Cisco ONS SONET TL1 Command Quick Reference Guide, Release 9.0

•Cisco ONS 15454 SDH TL1 Command Guide, Release 9.0

•Cisco ONS 15454 SDH TL1 Reference Guide, Release 9.0

•Cisco ONS 15454 SDH TL1Command Quick Reference Guide, Release 9.0

•Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15454 Release 9.0

•Release Notes for Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Release 9.0

•Cisco TransportPlanner DWDM Operations Guide, Release 9.0

For an update on End-of-Life and End-of-Sale notices, refer to http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/prod_eol_notices_list.html.

Document Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions:

Convention

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Examples of information that the user must enter.

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Command parameters that must be replaced by module-specific codes.

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reader be careful. In this situation, the user might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

Where to Find Safety and Warning Information

For safety and warning information, refer to the Cisco Optical Transport Products Safety and Compliance Information document that accompanied the product. This publication describes the international agency compliance and safety information for the Cisco ONS 15454 system. It also includes translations of the safety warnings that appear in the ONS 15454 system documentation.

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